Apprentice Technician

Blatchford; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prosthetic technology manufacturer in Sheffield is seeking an Apprentice Technician to learn manufacturing and repair of Orthotic products. The role includes interpreting specifications and working with materials to meet clinical KPIs. Essential skills include GCSE in Maths and English and good hand skills. This position offers 20% study time, pension, and growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Benefits

20% allocated study time

Pension

25 days' holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted shopping/leisure activities

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and complete the apprenticeship.
• Good hand skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting Orthotic specifications from clinicians.
• Manufacturing Orthoses with various materials.
• Maintaining accurate production records.
• Managing stock control processes.
• Receiving relevant training to fulfill role duties.

Skills

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Good hand/manufacturing/craft skills

Able to communicate effectively

Team player

Focused and flexible

Education

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Posted Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 01:00

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Technician to join our Functional Foot Orthoses team at our Sheffield Manufacturing site.

As Apprentice Technician, you will learn to manufacture and repair Orthotic products to specification. You will provide a quality, cost effective product, to meet our clinical key performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and understanding Orthotic specifications supplied by Clinician.
• Manufacturing and adjusting Orthoses using a wide range of appropriate materials and tools.
• Maintaining production records.
• Stock control.
• Receiving training in all core skills and in areas of production.
• Working towards completion of apprenticeship and relevant training portfolios and necessary documentation.

What are we looking for? / Qualifications

As Apprentice Technician, you will have the following.

Essential skills

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
• Good hand/manufacturing/craft skills
• Able to communicate effectively with all members of the team.
• Team player
• Focused and flexible

What can we offer you? / Benefits

As Apprentice Technician, you will receive

• 20% allocated study time
• Pension
• 25 days\' holiday, increasing with service.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• The support of an experienced team
• On demand pay
• Dedicated CPD time
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted shopping/leisure activities

If this sounds like the type of role you are looking for and you are a pragmatic individual, who is looking to develop a career with an excellent employer, we want to hear from you!